There is an ongoing untreated wastewater discharge from Moa Point. We strongly recommend the public stay out of the water on the South coast of Wellington. Do not collect kai moana.

Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has resulted in untreated wastewater discharging into Tarakena Bay on the south coast.
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Wellington Water Shutdown requests

Before you engage in any work that requires a planned shutdown in the public water network or a critical asset, it is important that you submit a request for approval to Wellington Water.

Click here for the templates and submit a shutdown request.

Click here for the Quick Reference Guide.

Click here for the full process outline.

Got a question about network shutdown request process?

Shutdown Request video guides

How to create a portal account

How to submit a Network Shutdown Request

How to manage shutdown requests